Get Fit W/ Nik: The Black Girl's Guide To Working Out Your Gym-Ready Hair

No more excuses, these products will help you keep your 'do cute while exercising

African-American women have long been accused of being more concerned about the bounce of their curls, then the bounce of their booty, sacrificing their workouts for fear that they'll sweat out their perfectly sculpted tresses. Sadly Black women's obsession with the perfect hairdo has led to a MAJOR don't: alarmingly high rates of obesity in the African American community specifically among women. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office Of Minority Health, African American women have the highest rates of being overweight or obese compared to other groups in the U.S. About four out of five African American women are overweight or obese.

On the seventh episode of Get Fit W/ Nik: Black Women & Hair w/ Gabrielle Corney, Fitness guru Nikki Kimbrough addresses Black women's hesitancy to enter the gym and get toned in order to flaunt their fabulous tresses. Thankfully maintaining your hairstyle does not mean you can't break into a sweat. Kimbrough and CENTRIC have worked out ten amazing products, from anti-humectants to dry shampoos, that will allow you to maintain healthy curves and an even healthier coif.

Your hair is your crowning glory so give it some love with the CENTRIC-approved products below: